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EFC

Ellington Financial Inc.

EFC

Real Estate · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

11.68%

Annual Dividend

$1.56

Payout Ratio

96%

5-Yr Growth

7.6%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

What is EFC?

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) is a Real Estate company that pays a monthly dividend currently yielding about 11.68%. Below is its full dividend history, growth record and key data for income investors.

Advantages

  • 7.6% 5-yr dividend growth rate

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (96.30%) — less cushion
  • Short dividend growth history
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.68%
Payout Ratio
96%
Annual Dividend
$1.56
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.93
Market Cap
$1.7B
P/E Ratio
8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

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At $1.56 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$13.00
Annual$156.00
Monthly avg$13.00